Electrical experts warn of electrocution risk from soon-to-be unbanned switch
Engineers are warning a government minister about serious safety risks from a planned reversal of switch regulations.
An electrical expert has demonstrated the dangers of a switch set to be unbanned, sending 200 volts through a toaster in the process. Electrical engineers are raising alarms with the minister about the change, citing major electrocution risks.
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Electrical expert's experiment with soon-to-be unbanned switch sends 200 volts to toaster
Electrical engineers are beating a drum of warning to the minister's door about the change, saying there's a major risk of someone getting electrocuted.